Dodge 1/2 ton

[BIGNASTY]

Do the GAS 4x4 1/2 ton trucks have the front end problems that the 3/4 and 1 ton 4x4 Diesel have?

 

[jgillott]

I believe that many of the front end problems went away when they went with the IFS post 2002 in the 1/2 tons. Pre 2002 with the solid front axle suffered the same issues that our HD trucks do.



My 2010 doesn't have enough miles on it yet to use as a good example, but it has been very good so far and drives/handles very well.

 

[Bob4x4]

No they do not but they are Light duty

 

[BIGNASTY]

BOB hoping you would chime in Son is looking at one just for winter transportation in MT to make it a little safer for his family. He has the sister to mine but needs 2ond for wife. Any other things to look out for? What motor option if any. Thanks for any help BOB



BIG

 

[Bob4x4]

HEMI avoid the 3. 6

 

[WesJohnston]

Yeah, this thing's got a Hemi!

Truck in photo is a 2009 Ram 1500, yeah it's got a Hemi! It has a few obvious cosmetic alterations and accessories. It has 80k miles and has had surprisingly few problems. As you can imagine, this thing covers a wide variety of roads, terrain, road and weather conditions, etc. I haven't had a bit of actual mechanical problems. I can't say the same about electrical, but as you can see - the electrical system is somewhat "loaded".



Wes

 

[BIGNASTY]

Thanks for the info . Son is the one that is looking he needs one for upcoming addition to family SOON. He looked at Chevy Ford Toyota Dodge he's like his Mom she NEVER can think ahead more than a min. I just told him Ill ask on TDR and see what comes up. Thanks again



BIG

 

[crispyboy]

what is wrong with the 3. 6 engine? Is it underpowered?

My nephew just bought a 2011 grand cherokee with this engine and seems to like it enough.

 

[GCroyle]

BIGNASTY,



I got your truck, 1977 Dodge M880 Military 5/4 Ton 318 CID. It is listed in TDR classified. Got your name all over it.



Did I mention it is 5/4 Ton rated by Uncle Sam?



Take care.

 

[BIGNASTY]

Thanks Gary but I have TO MANY TOYS NOW!!! Was in town while back and some socialite came by in a Hummer wife said that would be nice (dream on woman ) then a Land Rover came up at a light BEFORE SHE EVEN OPENED HER MOUTH dream on came from mine. The post is for my son but always nice to keep open mind for new and almost indestructible /unstoppable toys.



BIG

 

[GCroyle]

BIG,



Too many toys? Who you trying to fool?



Mule powered snow blade and then... ... ... ... fill in the rest of the blanks, oh yeah the Salamander heater, remember that one TDR guys?

 

[BIGNASTY]

SHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH I told the wife those are necessities snow removal with the mules is work :-laf its green :-laf and YA IT'S LOTS O FUN.

The heater is for when frezzzzzzing my butt off and I feel so sorry for the State work crew clearing the snow that I had fun piling at the end of the drive. The least I could do is to provide some warmth and shelter and some coffee/sweet rolls and talk with them until their boss comes buy on his way in to work and joins the group talk. I have a list of reasons for my (TOY'S) hard working tools :-laf



BIG

 

[GCroyle]

Uh huh, got it.



Hey Ms. Bignasty (which I'm positive you ain't, heck the proof is that you tolerate the real BIGNASTY) Big just wanted us to help explain all the ahem "stuff" that he has bought, I mean artfully aquired w/o any outlay of cash, checks, credit card or bartering. Every single dust gathering, 'cuse me green recycling what did you get that for now object of your ire is an absolutely positively required good for something I realled needed it state of the art Mule powered attachment know to or devised by for the betterment of his general well being and piece of mind.



Hope that helps Big.

 

[BIGNASTY]

I had to read that about 20 time to ALMOST figure it out.

 

[Bob4x4]

what is wrong with the 3. 6 engine? Is it underpowered?

My nephew just bought a 2011 grand cherokee with this engine and seems to like it enough.

Cylinder head issues,they are starting to get a handle on it,let's just say our engine tech is always busy